Following an unexpected loss to Vanderbilt, Alabama tumbles from the No. 1 spot in the rankings to no. 7. An angry fan base directs its frustrations toward defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, whose two-generation legacy as a passionate SEC defensive coordinator is explored. Team captain Malachi Moore also faces scrutiny for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Vanderbilt game, prompting reflection on the responsibility of upholding Alabama's rich legacy. The team narrowly redeems itself with a home victory over South Carolina, but injuries to key defensive players set the stage for a crushing loss to Tennessee in one of college football's most storied rivalries.